Real Estate Paralegal (contract)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment company in New York is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal for a 3-month contract with potential for extension. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, particularly in drafting legal leasing documents. The role demands commuting to the Midtown office daily, and candidates should possess advanced Microsoft Word skills and a strong understanding of confidentiality requirements. Interested candidates should apply with their resumes in Word format.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Specific experience in drafting and editing lease-related documents is required.
• Real estate-specific experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documents with various teams.
• Prepare all legal leasing documents including leases and amendments.
• Work with the Acquisitions Department on transactions.
• Serve as a liaison for tenants and respond to inquiries.
• Keep legal files organized and upload documents to filing systems.

Skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Confidentiality/discretion

Basic Microsoft Excel knowledge

Real Estate-specific experience

Education

5+ years relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal’s client, a boutique real estate investment company, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal for a 3‑month contract coverage, with the potential for extension.

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, preparing and drafting leases, amendments, letter agreements, termination/surrender agreements, telecommunication license agreements, SNDAs, estoppel certificates.

Candidates must be comfortable commuting to the office five times a week and be available for overtime as business needs arise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate documents with Leasing, Property Management, Asset Management and Acquisitions teams
• Prepare all general correspondence and legal leasing documents including leases, amendments, letter agreements, termination/surrender agreements, telecommunication license agreements, SNDAs, estoppel certificates
• Work with the Acquisitions Department on re‑financings, sales and dispositions
• Serve as liaison for Tenants and Building Managers and respond to internal/external inquiries about leases/tenants
• Handle limited personal functions transactions and renewing memberships and subscriptions
• Coordinate appointments and meetings
• Process accounts receivable/accounts payable invoices
• Compose/distribute confidential correspondence, including email
• Interface with attorneys, banks and buildings’ staff and tenants
• Conduct Internet and subscription source research on various topics
• Keep all legal files well‑organized, including preparing labels and electronic counterparts
• Upload documents to internal corporate filing systems (FileStar and LeaseTracker)

Education & Experience

• 5+ years relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department required and specifically in drafting, editing, and backlining lease related documents
• Real Estate‑specific experience is preferred.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to commute to the office in Midtown daily
• Advanced use of Microsoft Word (tables of content, blacklining, document retrieval)
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, mainly for expense reports
• Need for confidentiality/discretion
• Must be prepared to report quarterly personal stock trading activity to comply with requirements applicable to registered investment advisors
• Must be prepared to submit writing samples and references

Interested candidates must apply with a Word version of their resume for consideration. All relevant experience should be listed on resume submissions